Kayle
Kayle is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or fair.
Origin and history
Kayle is a variant spelling of Cael or Caelen, or a modern blend inspired by names like Kay and Kayla. It has Gaelic roots associated with slender or slender-built traits, though in modern times it often functions as an invented contemporary name. It sees moderate, steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,028 babies in the United States have been named Kayle since 1880. It ranks #2780 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2003.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- FL (8 %)
- MI (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 418 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,358 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,460 |
| 2010-2019 | 633 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Fun facts
- Kayle acts as both a rare alternate spelling of the Gaelic name Cael and a short modern variation of Kayla.
- The name peaked in the United States around the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside similar sounding names.